The Mountaineers won nine of the 10 bouts contested, including eight by fall.

"We wrestled well, all the way up and down the line, even the one kid that lost," Berlin coach Rick Lorson said. "I'm pleased with the way they're looking this early in the season. I just hope it stays that way."

The Indians' only team points came via a Josh Feathers 6-3 decision at 130 pounds and a forfeit win at 112.

Coach Lorson said he knows what Conemaugh Township is going through right now and what it takes to rebuild a wrestling program.

"It's definitely hard work," he said. "I'm glad we're in the position we're in and not that, because you have to start at the bottom and you have to get the right people in place. It doesn't start when you get to ninth or tenth grade, you have to get to them when they are young and teach them the fundamentals.

"They (Conemaugh Township) are still obviously out there working hard. Definitely they have some young kids. They just have to keep working, that's all."

Early in his coaching career, Lorson had experienced some tough times, but he has since has built Berlin into an area power and now he is reaping the rewards.

"There's a definite benefit of having an experienced team," he said. "Those guys are pounding heads every night (in practice). There were times when we didn't have that here. Night after night, they're in (the practice room) working hard."

The Indians (0-3) wrestle at Greater Johnstown tonight. The Mountaineers (2-0) will compete in the King of the Mountain Tournament Friday and Saturday at Lock Haven University.